For many the iconic glittering red truck signifies the start of the festivities.

And now Coca-Cola has revealed the truck WILL be coming to Belfast this year.

The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck will pay a special visit to Northern Ireland with a stop planned for the Belfast Odyssey Arena on Wednesday December 16.

It will stop off in Belfast from noon to 8pm and in addition to seeing it up close, crowds will be entertained throughout the experience with a variety of games including giant ‘ice-block jenga’ and festive ‘pass the parcel’.

Families will also have the opportunity to capture a photo souvenir with the truck as it lights up in a winter wonderland setting while enjoying a choice of Coca-Cola or Diet Coke.

Georgina Kendrick, Christmas Brand Manager, Coca-Cola Ireland said: “We’re delighted to celebrate the Christmas season this year with a visit of the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck to Belfast. With games, music, photography and more, we hope to offer a really special Christmas experience that you won’t want to miss.”

Ever since the Coca-Cola Christmas truck first appeared on screens in November 1995, it has become a regular feature of festive TV schedules in more than 100 different countries.

For further information and the official dates for the tour, visit CokeZone.ie/ Coca-Cola.ie.